ISQS exam 2 Questions and Answers
What does the term ethics mean?
✓ ~~~ The term ethics means "a set of moral principles" or "the principles of conduct
governing an individual or a group."
What does ethics have to do with information systems and information technologies?
✓ ~~~ New technologies give us capabilities that we did not have before, which in turn
create environments and situations that have not been specifically addressed in an ethical
context. Those who master new technologies gain new power while those who cannot or
do not master them may lose power.
- help with abuse of power
In your own words, define information systems ethics.
✓ ~~~ Ethical behavior recommended when dealing with new technology and the new
power technology brings.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
✓ ~~~ this policy outlines what is allowed and what is not allowed while someone is using
the organization's services.
Intellectual Property:
✓ ~~~ Intellectual property is defined as "property (as an idea, invention, or process) that
derives from the work of the mind or intellect."[4] This could include creations such as
song lyrics, a computer program, a new type of toaster, or even a sculpture.
Copyright
, ✓ ~~~ In the United States a copyright is obtained by the simple act of creating the original
work. In other words, when an author writes down a song, makes a film, or develops a
computer program, the author has the copyright.
Fair use
✓ ~~~ Fair use is a limitation on copyright law that allows for the use of protected works
without prior authorization in specific cases. For example, if a teacher wanted to discuss a
current event in class, copies of the copyrighted new story could be handed out in class
without first getting permission.
Creative Commons
✓ ~~~ Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that provides legal tools for artists
and authors. The tools offered make it simple to license artistic or literary work for others
to use or distribute in a manner consistent with the author's intentions. Creative Commons
licenses are indicated with the symbol.
Patent
✓ ~~~ Patents are another important form of intellectual property protection. A patent
creates protection for someone who invents a new product or process.
Trademark
✓ ~~~ A trademark is a word, phrase, logo, shape or sound that identifies a source of
goods or services. For example, the Nike "Swoosh," the Facebook "f", and Apple's apple
(with a bite taken out of it) are all trademarked. The concept behind trademarks is to
protect the consumer.
NORA
✓ ~~~ This process of collecting large quantities of a variety of information and then
combining it to create profiles of individuals is known as Non-Obvious Relationship
Awareness, or NORA.
Do Not Track
What does the term ethics mean?
✓ ~~~ The term ethics means "a set of moral principles" or "the principles of conduct
governing an individual or a group."
What does ethics have to do with information systems and information technologies?
✓ ~~~ New technologies give us capabilities that we did not have before, which in turn
create environments and situations that have not been specifically addressed in an ethical
context. Those who master new technologies gain new power while those who cannot or
do not master them may lose power.
- help with abuse of power
In your own words, define information systems ethics.
✓ ~~~ Ethical behavior recommended when dealing with new technology and the new
power technology brings.
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
✓ ~~~ this policy outlines what is allowed and what is not allowed while someone is using
the organization's services.
Intellectual Property:
✓ ~~~ Intellectual property is defined as "property (as an idea, invention, or process) that
derives from the work of the mind or intellect."[4] This could include creations such as
song lyrics, a computer program, a new type of toaster, or even a sculpture.
Copyright
, ✓ ~~~ In the United States a copyright is obtained by the simple act of creating the original
work. In other words, when an author writes down a song, makes a film, or develops a
computer program, the author has the copyright.
Fair use
✓ ~~~ Fair use is a limitation on copyright law that allows for the use of protected works
without prior authorization in specific cases. For example, if a teacher wanted to discuss a
current event in class, copies of the copyrighted new story could be handed out in class
without first getting permission.
Creative Commons
✓ ~~~ Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that provides legal tools for artists
and authors. The tools offered make it simple to license artistic or literary work for others
to use or distribute in a manner consistent with the author's intentions. Creative Commons
licenses are indicated with the symbol.
Patent
✓ ~~~ Patents are another important form of intellectual property protection. A patent
creates protection for someone who invents a new product or process.
Trademark
✓ ~~~ A trademark is a word, phrase, logo, shape or sound that identifies a source of
goods or services. For example, the Nike "Swoosh," the Facebook "f", and Apple's apple
(with a bite taken out of it) are all trademarked. The concept behind trademarks is to
protect the consumer.
NORA
✓ ~~~ This process of collecting large quantities of a variety of information and then
combining it to create profiles of individuals is known as Non-Obvious Relationship
Awareness, or NORA.
Do Not Track
